John,

Have you ever stopped at Lolo Hot Springs on the way back? My brother-in-law, who lives in Missoula, has been there many times and raves about the water's restorative powers. He's a bit of a space cadet and I take most of what he says with a grain of salt, but I've heard others say it's worth a dip. Hope you're enjoying your new home in the land of zero sales tax.

Regards,
Scott